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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.65, 7,295.87 and 3,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.65, 7,295.87 and 3,191.45 is: 4,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.65 : 7,295.87 = 3,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.65/7,295.87 = 3,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.65x = 7,295.87 × 3,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.65x = 23,284,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,375.81/5,286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.38

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